Welcome to "Lead with Courage," the podcast that celebrates the bold and inspiring stories of leaders making a difference.
Together with your host Cherie Canning, you'll dive into the minds of the trailblazers, the risk takers and those who embrace life with a growth mindset .
Get ready for real and raw conversations where authentic truths are revealed, uncovering the struggles and resilience required to bounce back.
We invite you to see this podcast as your compass to embracing your own courage to live your biggest, best life!
Authenticity Isn't a Trait, It's a Skill You Can Master
Most of us think authenticity is something you're born with (or not). We're wrong. In this episode, Cherie completely rewires how we think about being authentic from a fixed personality trait into a learnable skill. If you've ever felt like you're performing rather than truly showing up, or wondered why your Leadership doesn't land the way you want it to, this changes everything.
The one skill that changes everything about how you show up and why it has nothing to do with being naturally outgoing or confident
The Human Iceberg framework the invisible stuff beneath the surface (your values, beliefs, all the experiences that shaped you) that people can actually sense, even when you're not saying anything
The specific life experiences that built who you are from your relationships and family patterns, all the way to the grief and trauma that shaped your worldview (hint: this is exactly why everyone's version of "authentic" is totally different)
Why your beliefs don't have to be permanent and what it actually takes to evolve them when they stop serving you
The one thing everyone gets wrong about authenticity and why that misunderstanding keeps you performing instead of actually connecting
Resources: DEFINE AND ALIGN FREE COURSE: https://www.luminateleadership.com.au/online-courses
6 Sept 2026
Tina Tower: Building Her Empire
What happens when you've built a wildly successful business but realize bigger isn't always better? In this episode, Cherie Canning sits down with Tina Tower, a two-time bestselling author and the visionary behind Her Empire Builder—a thriving online course empire with a six-year-old community of thousands. Over 21 years in business, Tina has learned that leading with courage isn't about confidence; it's about feeling the fear and doing it anyway. She shares her journey from scrappy bootstrapping to profitable growth, the pivotal midlife moment that changed everything, and the critical tipping point most growing businesses miss: when saying yes to everything stops working and saying no becomes your superpower. Whether you're an introvert building a visible brand, struggling with boundaries, or questioning whether your current definition of success still serves you, this conversation will shift how you think about growth, profit, and what really matters. Featuring insights on sustainable business, authentic community-building, and why wealthy women change the world.
🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS
Tina Tower's Books:
Her Empire Builder — 6-year-old online course community with thousands of members
Empress Circle Mastermind — Smaller, more intimate mastermind offering
Welcome to Adulting — New online course for teenagers (launching 2026)
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16 Aug 2026
Dr Hayley D Quinn: The Science of Knowing Yourself
What does it really mean to practice self-compassion—and why is it not about being "soft"? In this episode, Cherie Canning sits down with Dr. Hayley D. Quinn, a former clinical psychologist and author of From Self-Neglect to Self-Compassion, to explore why so many high-performing women are unknowingly neglecting themselves—and what it costs them. Hayley shares her own late-life autism and ADHD diagnosis at 52, her experience of burnout, and what she's learned about how our brains work against us. Discover the three flows of compassion, how your nervous system impacts your leadership, why accepting help is harder than it looks, and what "humans with tricky brains" really means. Whether you're a business leader, parent, or anyone feeling exhausted by giving everything to everyone else, this conversation will fundamentally shift how you relate to yourself. Packed with practical wisdom and compassion strength, not softness.
🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS
Dr. Hayley D. Quinn's Book: From Self-Neglect to Self-Compassion (https://drhayleydquinn.com/product/book/) (includes QR codes to guided meditations and reflection scripts)
Compassion Focus Therapy: Framework developed by Professor Paul Gilbert
Guided Meditations: Future Self Meditation (accessible via QR code in the book)
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